How to overcome cold during pregnancy?

Question

Stuck with a bad cold and blocked nose since 3 days, second trimester abhi. Scared to take anything without asking doc so trying to manage with home stuff. What did u all do for cold without medicines?

Archana Namboothiri · Answer

I had to do double steam sessions, haha! Honestly, salt water gargles and warm ginger water are your best friends since we can't pop random pills right now.

Parvati Krishnakumar · Answer

Haan na, cold in pregnancy is so annoying. Try doing hot water gargles with a little salt, it gives so much relief to the throat.

Indira Panda · Answer

Pregnancy cold is really tough to handle. Stick to steam and warm water, and check with your doc if you feel worse.

Chitra Hegde · Answer

Haan, garam paani ki bhaap (steam) lo twice a day. Koi bhi cough syrup ya goli bina doctor se pooche mat lena, bilkul safe nahi hai.

Prabha Yadav · Answer

Yaar, cold during pregnancy is the worst because you can't take regular tablets. Actually, steam inhalation and hot ginger tea worked wonders for me.

Divya Singhal · Answer

Stick to natural steam and warm fluids for relief. If you develop a fever or if the cold gets worse, please contact your doctor for pregnancy-safe medication.

Yamini Oberoi · Answer

I know how miserable you must be feeling right now. Please take lots of rest and let your body heal naturally with warm fluids and steam.

Samiha Parmar · Answer

I had a bad cold just before my delivery. My doc only allowed paracetamol if there was a fever, and recommended simple steam inhalation for the blocked nose.

Ambika Bhosale · Answer

Try taking steam with a tiny drop of eucalyptus oil! 🌿 Also drink lots of warm water and rest well, you will feel much better soon!

Kusum Narang · Answer

I am planning to conceive soon and always wonder about this. Is drinking warm turmeric milk completely safe during the early weeks if we get a cold?

Savita Karunakaran · Answer

Beta, drink warm water throughout the day. You can also take a little ginger juice with honey for your throat, it is very safe and comforting.

Amrutha Parikh · Answer

Steam inhalation twice a day is the safest way to clear congestion. Avoid taking over-the-counter cold medicines without consulting your gynac first.

Himani Kapadia · Answer

I had a terrible cold in my second trimester. Just did steam and drank warm turmeric milk (haldi doodh) at night, it cleared up in 3-4 days so don't worry.

Anushka Thampi · Answer

Currently sneezing my way through the 3rd trimester! I am surviving on hot soup and steam, because honestly, who has the energy for anything else right now?

Navya Apte · Answer

I made hot, spicy tomato soup when I had a cold, it cleared my nose and satisfied my cravings! Steam inhalation also helped me sleep better.